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ENP 22.2 Isle Royale: Trip Planning Options Abound From Daytrips To Sunken Ships
Although notoriously difficult to get to (and, in Bryan’s case, off of), Isle Royale National Park rewards visitors with acres of solitude and Superior vistas. Park Ranger Liz Valencia, the park’s Chief of Interpretation and Cultural Resources, joins Bryan to discuss the island’s mystique and why it’s rugged beauty is more approachable than you think. Discussion Includes the Following: 0:02 - Past episodes listening suggestions: Ken Burns interview, Biscayne National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Everglades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Olympic National Park, Saguaro National Park, Shenandoah National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park 1:10 - Park Ranger Liz Valencia, Chief of Interpretation and Cultural Resources at Isle Royal National Park 1:26 - Minnesota or Michigan? Getting to Isle Royale by boat: Ranger III, Isle Royale Queen IV, Voyageur II, Sea Hunter III 4:03 - Daytripper strategies: Grand Portage, MN and Copper Harbor, MI 8:40 - Seaplane service 9:42- Extended exploring aboard Voyageur II 10:25 - Island hopping and harbor stopping: Daytrip and overnight options at Windigo, McCargoe Cove, Belle Isle, Tobin Harbor, Rock Harbor, Daisy Farm, Malone Bay, Chippewa Harbor 12:28 - Rock Harbor Lodge water taxi 12:45 - Huginnin Cove Loop Trail 13:28 - Hiking the spine: The Greenstone Ridge Trail 16:16 - Weather considerations and planning for the unexpected 20:02 - Daytrip hikes from Rock Harbor: Scoville Point, Suzy’s Cave, Lookout Louise, Mount Franklin, Tobin Harbor, Ojibway Fire Tower 24:24 - Rock Harbor paddling recommendations 25:46 - Daytrip hikes from Windigo: Windigo Nature Trail, Grace Creek Overlook, Minong Overlook, Rock of Ages Huginnin Cove Loop 27:15 - Backcountry treks: Feldtmann Ridge Trail 29:25 - Backcountry portages 30:19 - Islands and inland lakes: Beaver Island, Lake Richie, Chickenbone Lake 31:49 - Backcountry camping permits and logistics 33:30 - Backcountry popularity 35:44 - Sailing around Isle Royale and the outer islands 36:27 - An underwater museum: cold-water diving amongst the preserved remains of 10 major shipwrecks 40:52 - Ranger programs on land and water 45:44 - Inside the park’s wolves and moose population with Isleroyalwolf.org and the fictional Winter Study by Nevada Barr 47:48 - Slim shoulder-season 49:52 - Pests 51:20 - Seasonal transitions 53:47 - Ranger Liz shares a favorite Isle Royale memory 57:15 - Don’t be shy. Ask a ranger! For complete show notes and archive, visit everybodysnationalparks.com. We have covered parks including: Biscayne, Crater Lake, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, Rock Creek, Saguaro, Shenandoah, Virgin Islands, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion. We also have special conversations with a diverse group of national park champions. (Ep. 13) Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns took time out of his busy schedule to discuss the creation and legacy of the National Park Service and celebrate the tenth anniversary of his series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. (Ep. 14) Author Becky Lomax chatted with Danielle and Bryan about her guidebook and offered travel tips to lesser-known parks. (Ep. 19.5) Ranger Shelton Johnson introduced listeners to the Buffalo Soldiers of Yosemite National Park Actions: Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Send us your national park stories, recommendations, comments, or questions to Hello at everybodysnps.com. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks
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